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Explore Kigali
Kigali in Nyarugenge District (Kigali) with it's 745,261 inhabitants is a city in Rwanda. It's the capital of this country.
Local time in Kigali is now 02:07 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Africa / Kigali with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Kigali. The closest airport in Rwanda is Kigali International Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 9 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda at a distance of 76 mi (or 123 km). If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gitarama, Byumba, Rwamagana, Nyanza and Kirundo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F
Morning Temperature | 16°C / 61 °F |
Evening Temperature | 23°C / 74 °F |
Night Temperature | 17°C / 63 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 4% |
Air Humidity | 39% |
Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Tuesday, 8th of October 2024
23°C (74 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 9th of October 2024
24°C (75 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 10th of October 2024
23°C (73 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Kigali Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre
HOTEL DES MILLE COLLINES
Kigali Marriott Hotel
Galaxy Hotel Rwanda
Chez Lando
Nobleza Hotel
KIGALI SERENA HOTEL
URBAN BY CITYBLUE KIGALI RWANDA
Kigali Park Inn by Radisson
CITYBLUE HOTEL AND SUITES EMBASSY ROW KI
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Kigali Convention Center - Marketing Video
Marketing video of the upcoming Kigali Convention Center in Rwanda. In this video, architects, planners and project developers present their vision for the new Convention Center in Rwandas...
Kigali Kung Fu (Agasobanuye)
LOL neza wagira ngo ni byendagusetsa! The full video is just a short but very fascinating documentary which looks at young people who set up their own martial arts club. This is the original...
Doriane Kundwa is crowned Miss Rwanda 2015
Doriane Kundwa was crowned Miss Rwanda 2015 in front of an excited audience at the Kigali Serena Hotel on February 21.
Youth Connekt dialogue - Rwandan Youth Meet President Kagame- Kigali, 30 June 2013
http://paulkagame.com/2010/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1124%3Ayouth-are-the-strength-and-the-future-of-our-nation&catid=36%3Anews&Itemid=71&lang=en.
Rwanda Trip to see the Gorrillas
We were lucky enough to go to Rwanda for a few days and it was an amazing experience!
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Kigali
Kigali, with population of almost 1 million (2009), is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became capital at independence in 1962. The main residence and offices of the President of Rwanda are located in the city, as are the government ministries.
Hôtel des Mille Collines
The Hôtel des Mille Collines is a large hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. It became famous after 1,268 people took refuge inside the building during the Rwandan Genocide of 1994. The story of the hotel and its manager at that time, Paul Rusesabagina, was used as the basis of the film Hotel Rwanda.
Nyarugenge District
Nyarugenge is a district (akarere) in Kigali Province, Rwanda. It is based around the city centre of Kigali (which is actually towards the west of the urban area and the province), and contains most of the city's businesses.
Stade Régional Nyamirambo
Nyamirambo Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kigali City, Rwanda. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It has an artificial pitch surface
Muhima Hospital
Muhima Hospital (Hôpital Muhima) is a hospital in Kigali, Rwanda.
Kigali International Community School
Kigali International Community School [KICS KICS] is a Christian, non-profit school, founded in 2006, which offers an educational program from kindergarten through grade 12. While prioritizing placement for children of missionaries and Christian cross-cultural workers, KICS affords children of all nationalities an education similar to that offered by schools in the USA. Kigali International Community School is located at Caisse Sociale Estates, Gaculiro, BP 6558, Kigali, Rwanda.
Sainte-Famille Church
Sainte-Famille Church (Holy Family Church) is a Catholic church in Kiyovu, downtown Kigali, in Rwanda. It is located on a hill, close to the commercial district of Ruhenge. Sainte-Famille Church was the scene of killings during the genocide in April 1994.